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1) Ancient Rome
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Questions and answers introduce the clothing, food, language, religion, and other aspects of daily life in Ancient Rome.
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This beautifully illustrated volume brings to life the civilization of Ancient Egypt. Readers will learn about the pharaohs, Egyptian religious rites, life and work at court and in the towns, and, of course, hieroglyphs, the pyramids, and mummies. In addition, the book contains step-by-step instructions and accompanying images for more than a dozen fun, hands-on activities. These will help young readers to better understand the Ancient Egyptian civilization...
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"A museum in a book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone-Age tools to smartphones. Children will love to explore galleries of intriguing objects from ancient civilizations, bygone eras, and breakthrough moments, to understand how the modern world has been influenced by the past."--
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"How would you like to use a public toilet every time you had to go? Or compete in an Olympic wrestling event where the only rules were no biting or gauging? Well, that was life in ancient Greece! And if you think we're far removed from that life, you may be surprised to learn that a lot in our modern world was inspired by our ancient friends (from alarm clocks and odometers to democracy and art!). Discover extreme facts about ancient Greece in this...
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"Did you know the umbrella and toilet paper were both invented in China? Or that many ancient emperors believed they were descended from dragons? How about that kites were first used as warning signals in ancient China? Walk along miles and miles of the Great Wall, take a peek into terrific tombs, and stroll through some of the most amazing palaces ever built as you discover extreme facts about ancient China in this fun and kooky book"--
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"Did you know ancient Egyptians would shave their eyebrows in mourning if their cats died? Or that the first pharaoh may have been killed by a trampling hippo? You may know that a mummy's brain was removed through its nose before the body was wrapped up. But did you know that the ancient Egyptians threw the brain away and kept his heart as the center of intelligence instead? Discover extreme facts about ancient Egypt in this fun and kooky book"--
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"Kids can plunge into the science and history of poop (and pee) in this well-researched, hilarious book about their favourite subject. Award-winning author Edward Kay gives a load of fun facts, including how our bodies produce poop, the ways ancient civilizations weaponized it, why some animals eat poop, and how our waste could fuel the future. The engrossing content, which covers a range of curricula, including life science, technology, health and...